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Aristophanes (c. 448-385 b.c.), the great comic dramatist and poet of Athens. His birth-year is uncertain. He is known to have been about the same age as Eupolis, and is said to have been “almost a boy” when his first comedy (The Banqueters) was brought out in 427 b.c.
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This is what extremely grieves us, that a man who never foughtShould contrive our fees to pilfer, on who for his native landNever to this day had oar, or lance, or blister in his hand. Go to Quote / Comment
Shall I crack any of those old jokes, master,At which the audience never fail to laugh? Go to Quote / Comment
You have all the characteristics of a popular politician a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner. Go to Quote / Comment
A man's homeland is wherever he prospers. Go to Quote / Comment
The wise learn many things from their enemies. Go to Quote / Comment